CVE-2023-6113

Name: CVE-2023-6113
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-01T15:15:43.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6113 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin before 3.1.3 and WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin before 5.1.3 do not prevent visitors from leaking key information about ongoing backups processes, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download said backups later.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin before 3.1.3 and WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin before 5.1.3 do not prevent visitors from leaking key information about ongoing backups processes, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download said backups later.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp-Staging	Wp Staging	< 3.1.3

References

https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-6113-wp-staging-unauth-sensitive-data-exposure-to-account-takeover-poc-exploit/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a71049a-09a6-40ab-a4e8-44634869d4fbExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-6113-wp-staging-unauth-sensitive-data-exposure-to-account-takeover-poc-exploit/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a71049a-09a6-40ab-a4e8-44634869d4fbExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6113?

How severe is CVE-2023-6113?

CVE-2023-6113 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6113?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-6113?

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Source: NVD / NIST